Giving birth to your baby is not the end of the journey. In fact, many
mothers find the postpartum recovery can be the most difficult stretch.
If you think you are suffering from postpartum depression, please talk to someone, your partner, midwife, doula, doctor or friend. Know that you are not alone. There are resources below (listed by geographical area) to help women find the support that suits them best. You don't need to suffer. Help is closer than you think!
Referral List Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition
WARMLINE 800-404-5875 Postpartum Support International
Christina G. Hibbert, Psy.D., Founder/ President AZ Postpartum Wellness
Coalition Arizona Behavioral Health Associates, P.C. 710 N. Beaver Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-7997 christi@psychotherapy.com
Michelle Lacy, M.A. AZ Coordinator, AZ Postpartum Wellness Coalition Center For Hope 480-220-0592 momsupport@cox.net
Support Groups
Flagstaff
Postpartum Support Group
(928) 774-7997
Wednesday from 10:30-12:00
$15 per group and sliding scale. Non-mobile babies are welcome. www.psychotherapy.com
Tucson
Mother to Mother: Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment Support Group Northwest Medical Center
Contact Alison Sutton-Ryan, LCSW, LISAC
(520) 877-4149
Meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30am in the Event Center adjacent to the Women’s Center
Women’s Center Support group for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing depression or anxiety. Groups are free; babies welcome.
Carondelet St. Joseph Hospital Postpartum Depression Support Group
Contact Carole Sheehan M.A., RN
(520) 873-6858
Meets every Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm at Carondelet Behavioral Health (O’Rielly Care Center)
Free support group for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing anxiety or depression around childbirth. Groups are free, babies are welcome.
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital Postpartum Depression Support Group for Spanish Speakers
Contact Sylvia Flores, RN
(520) 873-6857
Meets every Wednesday 10:30-12:00 at El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 West Speedway
Free support group in Spanish for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing anxiety or depression around childbirth. Groups are free; babies welcome.
Tucson Medical Center, Postpartum Depression Support Group Contact Dee Ryan
324-4736 or 324-4737
Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm in the Canyon Conference Room, SW entrance at TMC.
Groups are free Bilingual English/Spanish
Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services: Parenting Support Group
Contact 888-2881
Mondays at 6pm-8:00pm at TOPS office 39 N. Tucson Blvd. at Broadway and Tucson Blvd. Group is free.
Phoenix
Baby, Mother and More
(480) 890-1870
First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
1235 S. Gilbert Rd #8 Mesa, AZ 85204 (southeast corner of Gilbert Rd. and Southern). Free Support Group.
The Happiest Baby on the Block
Third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm is a series of “The Happiest Baby on the Block”.
This class is $35 which includes a DVD or video, soothing sounds CD and parent pack.
for more information visit www.happiestbabyontheblock.com
Postpartum Support Group Paradise Valley Hospital
Facilitator, Sharon Ozer
(877) PVH-5055
Second Monday of the month 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Counselors/Mental Health
Tucson
Women’s Mental Health Program University of Arizona
Dr. Marlene Freeman, Founder and Director
(520) 626-3273
The Women’s Mental Health Program at the U of A has a clinic that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of women with mood and anxiety disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Freeman directs a specialty clinic for women in the context of reproductive events, and she directs a research program looking at alternative therapies for perinatal depression.
Current treatment studies include psychotherapy and a nutritional supplement. Study treatments and evaluations are free of charge. The staff in the Women’s Mental Health Program can assist with referrals to other providers. Education is a large component of the Women’s Mental Health Program, including education of health care providers, medical students and residents, and the public about depression in women.
Southern Arizona Mental Health Corporation
2502 N. Dodge Blvd. #190 Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 622-6000
Offers outpatient and inpatient (sub acute unit). Fee 24 hours 7days a week walk in services for assessment and referrals. Crisis services.
Kathryn Heinman, Clinical Nurse Specialist
(520) 219-8047
Private Pay
Alison Sutton-Ryan LCSW, LISAC
470 West Roger Road Suite 110 Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 245-8962
Currently private pay/sliding scale fee. Specialties are women and adolescent girls, perinatal mood disorders, substance abuse.
Norma Paulic, LCSW
6041 E. Grant Rd., Suite 101 Tucson, AZ 85712 Or 10 N. Norton Ave, Suite 140 Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 820-1931
Private Practice. Therapy for children, adolescents and adults. Parenting and Living Skills. Insurances accepted – Medicare, Tricare, Wellpoint. Sliding fee scale.
Adriana Nicastko, LCSW
5210 E. Pima #5 Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 240-4103
Private practice. Individual, couples and family counseling. Billingual – English/Spanish. Accepts Cigna insurance and some sliding fee scales.
Judith Henderson MSW, LCSW
4570 E. Camp Lowell Tucson, AZ
(520) 529-8096
Email: judithhenerson@comcast.net
Counseling and psychotherapy. Private practice. No insurances accepted.
Delores K. Horne, M.Ed, LPC
Old Adobe Counseling
326 S. Wilmont Suite B-200 Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 577-8999
Most insurances accepted as well a fee for service ranging as low as $95 per hour. Individual and couples counseling, grief and loss, and women’s issues.
Phoenix
Patti Jo Davis, RNP
4600 South Mill Ave #160 Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 345-1200
Provides medication and therapy to pregnant and postpartum women.
Marilyn Kiefer-Andrews, phD
6545 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 230-7113
Kristina Blackledge, M.S.
Arizona Family Therapy Clinic
(623) 362-8700
Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Becoming Parents, Postpartum Mood Disorders, Infant Mental Health, Disabilities, and Play Therapy.
www.azfamilytherapy.com
Sharon Ozer, Ph.D
8149 E. Evans Rd. Suite 9 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 483-0002
Individual and couples therapy for perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. Acceptted insurances – Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, AZ Foundation, Beech Street, Cigna, United Behavioral Health Offers, sliding fees scale.
Dr. Susan Baumann
4545 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 112 Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 494-7110
Psychiatrist who works with pregnancy and postpartum depression.
Ruth Gruen R.N, L.M.F.T, I.B.C.L.C.
Surprise, AZ
(623) 337-6222 and (602) 343-2797
Specialties include infertility, prenatal, postpartum, lactation, couples counseling, depression, anxiety, trauma, EMDR training, hypnosis
Phoenix Indian Medical Center (Indian Health Service)Contact: Deborah Price, NP 4212 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 263-1518 Full Spectrum of mental health services including psychiatry, social services, OB, Peds, Family Medicine. No fee if covered by Indian health service. Clients may walk-in Monday-Friday from 8am-2pm for intakes.
Deborah Price, NP
922 E. Myrtle Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 861-3092
Email: deborah.price@pima.ihs.gov
Nurse Practioner; board certified in both family practice and psychiatry No fee if covered by Indian health service.
Sierra Vista
Jennifer K. Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D Bello Enterprises, LLC San Pedro Health 4151 La Linda Way Suite 102 Sierra Vista, Z 85635
520-515-9610 Insurances accepted: Tricare, VA, Medicare, Cigna, MHN/Healthnet and others
Medical Services
Phoenix
Marlin D. Mills, MD1940 S. County Club Dr. #102 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-969-5999 602-257-8118 Marlin_mills@obstetrix.com Perinatalogist . Works with high risk pregnancies. Accepts many insurances.
Tucson
Robin Giles, RN, MSN, FNP-C c/o Grace Maternity 5940 N. La Cholla Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85741 520-219-5779 Private OB/GYN office with four female doctors and two nurse practioners. Many insurances accepted.
Flagstaff
Arizona Behavioral Health Associates
Christina Hibbert, Psy.D
(928) 774-7997
www.psychotherapy.com
Clinical Psychologist specializing in Women’s Reproductive Mental
Apache County
Julie Nicholson, M.ED, LPC
PO Box 1799 Eager, AZ 85925
(923) 333-7284
Private pay, sliding scale, some insurances
Supportive Services
In Due Time, LLC
Renee Eldredge and Kathy Strantz
PO Box 5205 Peoria, AZ 85385
(602) 363-8539/(623) 551-0292
Prenatal massage, postpartum massage, doula care, childbirth education, infant massage instruction. Fees vary depending on service. All referrals are reviewed. Massage requires a doctor acknowledgement to confirm if low or high risk pregnancy.
Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services
Laura Pederson, RN
39 N. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 888-2881
Teen OB education and support for teen parents. Variety of programs including parenting classes and support groups. No fee for services.
Websites
American Psychiatric Association fact sheet for new mothers
Depression After Delivery* is a national, nonprofit organization which provides support for women. Its focus includes education, information, support groups, telephone support and professional referral.
Postpartum Support International This organization promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing. Extensive list of resources 805-967-7636
Arizona support line WARMLINE 800-404-5875
Online postpartum support group
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